by Raleigh Magazine | May 4, 2022 | Do, May 2022
The Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day are all this weekend (!). Here’s where to celebrate + plenty more things to do in Raleigh this week.
Through 5/7
Triangle Small Business Week
There’s no better time to #ShopLocal! Celebrate and support the small businesses that make Raleigh, well, Raleigh and participate in myriad events going on throughout the week. trianglesmallbusinessweek.com
Through 5/8
Ring of Fire
Walk the line over to Duke Energy Center to salute The Man in Black during a foot-stompin’ good night of music from NC Theatre. nctheatre.com
Through 5/30
Best of North Carolina 2022
Calling all culture vultures and NC lovers! The biggest names and pieces from NC’s past and present are on display at Gallery C, including artists like Josef Albers, Sarah Blakeslee and Eliot Clark. galleryc.net
Through 5/31
Down Home: Jewish Life in NC
NC’s Jewish history is on full display (think family, being Southern, commerce, immigration, community) during this free exhibit at the NC State Capitol. jewishnc.org
Through 6/1, ongoing
DTR Spring Fitness Series
If the cost of a gym membership is keeping you down (and, ahem, on the couch), fret no more—DTR is offering free fitness classes to celebrate Downtown Raleigh Employee Appreciation Month this May. Get pumped. downtownraleigh.org
Through 7/17
NCMA Exhibit Duo
Leaving no footprint—yet impactful—are these environment-focused exhibits. So whether you’re into Fault Lines or what is To Be Rather Than to Seem, the NCMA has you covered. ncartmuseum.org
5/5
13 Tacos & Taps Cinco Party
Holy guacamole! 13 Tacos & Taps’ special Cinco de Mayo menu includes six different types of tacos (think Korean pork BBQ, birria and shrimp); housemade tortilla chips with guac, queso and salsa; churros; and drink specials—$3.50 Modelo Especial, $1.50 Jell-O shots and $5 house margs. Plus, you’ll have the chance to win free tacos (once per month) for a full year. Ay caramba! 13tacosandtaps.com
5/5
Chido Taco Cinco Party
No siesta—let’s fiesta! Chido is throwing a big Cinco party outside with games, a DJ, ceviches and a smaller menu of its beloved favorites—think quesabirria, torta cubana and all its stunning colorful margaritas and cocktails. Talk about a spec-taco-lar time. chidotaco.com
5/5
Dos Taquitos Cinco Party
Tequila bad vibe—just take a shot. And where better than at this locally famed Dos Taquitos, where CDM is nacho average holiday. The North Raleigh staple’s annual street party returns May 5 with drink specials, a food truck, prizes, giveaways, live music and face painting. The margs start flowin’ at noon, so make sure you call out sick from work—er, use up a vacation day. Worth it! dostaquitosraleigh.com
5/5
Evening With Heart Raleigh
Don your cocktail attire and spread the love via this heart-focused event studded with cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, and a silent auction to benefit The Marfan Foundation, which aims to save and improve lives of people living with genetic aortic and vascular conditions. Aw, we love love. marfan.org
5/5
Gonza Cinco Party
If drinking too many margs is liable tequil-ya, we’ll take that risk. And where better to make pour decisions than Gonza’s Cinco de Mayo celebration, now in its 10th year (!). While the resto won’t be going all out with a huge party this year, all locations will be open for regular hours and have face painting, street performers, and its award-winning Colombian- and Latin-inspired dishes and cocktails. Chip, chip, hooray! gonzatacosytequila.com
5/5, 5/19
LIVE @ Lake Raleigh
Sun’s down, fun’s out! Join NC State LIVE and Visit Centennial at Lake Raleigh for two free sunset concerts in May with Tumbo (May 5) and Shirlette Ammons (May 19)—whichever floats your boat. liveatlakeraleigh.com
5/5, Thursdays
Midtown Beach Music Series
Everybody’s gone surfin’… er, to North Hills for the highly anticipated return of this Midtown weekly music series feat. beach music, Motown, oldies and more. On Cinco de Mayo—post up for a little “Liquid Pleasure”—fitting. visitnorthhills.com
5/5
Salt & Lime Cinco Party
Take a pitcher, it’ll last longer—or $3 Mexican pints or $4 Toro shots—to keep the party going all day long. A limited menu of appetizers, tacos and churros for dessert will also be available for when the munchies (inevitably) hit. saltandlimecabo.com
5/5; 5/19
Wine Tasting
Free wine? Yes way, rosé! Falls Village Wine & Beer is holding two free wine tastings feat. unique and affordable wines. Time to wine down… fallsvillagewineandbeer.com
5/6
Bike Bonanza
Bring your chain gang to Union Station on First Friday to fete National Bike Month for some wheelie good music, art projects and bike-share rides. raleighnc.gov
5/6–7
Women Rock!
Who run the world?! … At NC Symphony, women rock and roll. Join the orchestra in celebrating women as they perform hits from female rock stars like Carole King, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin and more. Rock on! ncsymphony.org
5/6–8
NCSU vs. UNC Baseball
Go the heel home, UNC. gopack.com
5/6–8
Vintage Market Days: “Dear Mom”
Treat the woman who was right about everything to a day of retail therapy (!) via this spring market repping 120 countrywide curated vendors peddling jewelry, furnishings, decor and more. Oh, sale yes! vintagemarketdays.com
5/7, ongoing
DJ Atlas
Hey Mr. DJ, turn the music up… Catch DJ Atlas spinnin’ tracks at Boxcar every Saturday night. theboxcarbar.com
5/7
Free Comic Book Day
Calling all comic book nerds! The largest free Comic Book Day celebration is happening across all four Ultimate Comics locations in the Triangle—and you get a bag of free comics just for showing up. In addition, every location will have special guests (from cosplayers to professional comic creators) and photo opps, while the Cary location is also throwing a giant outdoor tent sale with discounted comics. ultimatecomics.com
5/7
Gizmo Brew Works 9th Anny
Hoppy Birthday, Gizmo! Celebrate with a night of music, food, craft beer and adoptable pups from Cause for Paws. gizmobrewworks.com
5/7
AJR
You’ll be “way less sad” as AJR “burns the house down” in Raleigh… metaphorically speaking of course. redhatamphitheater.com
5/7
Cuhh-chella
Like Coachella for truck lovers, post up at Wake County Speedway for this fusion of truck meets and music festivals dropping a load of cars and trucks for show (and 50+ trophies!), 12 up-and-coming Grupos, Carolina’s best Micheladas, plus tunes (natch), a vendors market, food trucks and more. Truck yeah! wcspeedway.com
5/7
Kentucky Derby Day at The Willard
Hold your horses! Grab your big hats and suits and head to The Willard for Kentucky-inspired food specials and mint juleps—natch—while the race plays on the rooftop screens. thewillardraleigh.com
5/7
Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Dram
“The best two minutes in sports” is best enjoyed with hat contests and prizes, mint juleps and drink specials at Dram’s annual Derby party—plus donations to CORRAL Riding Academy and HorsePower. Rein on! dramanddraught.com
5/7
Nelly
“Ride wit me” over to Koka Booth as Nelly no doubt lights it up till it’s “hot in herre.” boothamphitheatre.com
5/7
NWSL Challenge Cup
Squad goals: The Challenge Cup series is here—and we’re pretty sure our NC ballers have got the courage and kicks to take the cup. nccourage.com
5/7
Tacos N’ Tequila Bar Crawl
Tequila may not be the answer… but it’s worth a shot. Make your way around DTR bars and restos for a winning combo for some spec-taco-lar fun—plus halftime and afterparties, DJs, and more. Ay caramba! barcrawllive.com
5/8, monthly
MAKRS @ North Hills
If you were born to be a planksta, get your mind—and body!—right via healthy food trucks, yoga classes, messages, henna and more to makr it a great day as this pop-up market (with a month theme of wellness) is back in full force. visitnorthhills.com
5/8
Mother’s Day Brunch + Live Concert
Show mom you love her a brunch via this buffet brunch, mimosa bar, prize giveaways and live performances at the Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel. It promises to make you the fave. eventbrite.com
5/8
Mother’s Day Market
Show mom you love her all the moore by taking her on a local shopping spree through Moore Square Market. downtownraleigh.org
5/8, Sundays
Drag Brunch
No need to drag yourself to brunch when it involves killer cocktails, dancin’ DJs and stirrin’ bartenders. BYO heels and chow down on grub provided by Food Vibes Only Food Truck—then stick around for a dance party. rubydeluxeraleigh.com
5/8
Jazz Night
Ya like jazz? If the answer is yes, this is the perfect opp to get serenaded—and treat your mama to a smooth night out. boothamphitheatre.com
5/11, ongoing
Wellness Wednesdays
Holy fit. Wellness Wednesdays at North Hills’ Midtown Park are back with a host of free weekly fit ops! See ya on the grass lawn of Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park. northhillsevents.com
by Raleigh Magazine | Apr 27, 2022 | April 2022, Do
From festivals and wine tastings to concerts and art markets, there’s lots of things to do in Raleigh this week.
4/28
Al Strong Presents
Get into the swing of things with a ma-jazz-tic night on the rooftop featuring live jazz! Look over downtown Durham and enjoy cocktails and snacks while two-time Grammy-nominated artist Al Strong soothes you. thedurham.com
4/28
Fashion Fest
It’s called fashion, sweetie. And Raleigh Magazine is the media partner for this ultimate local fashion, food and shopping experience coming to Smoky Hollow. Think fashion show directed by Models for Charity, VIP experiences, live music, a DJ, local restaurants and bars, and 50+ locally owned boutiques and businesses (!)—plus a silent auction benefiting The Women’s Center. Get your shopping bags ready and we’ll see ya there! @raleighfashionfest
4/28
Martha Redbone
You’ll be up on your feet as Martha Redbone connects her Native and African American Kentucky roots with fiery old-time mountain gospel singing and the eclectic grit of Brooklyn via NC State LIVE’s popular spring program, open to the public. live.arts.ncsu.edu
4/28
Nine Inch Nails
You’re going to get what you deserve as NIN gets “closer” to rocking out Red Hat. redhatamphitheater.com
4/28
Spring Wine & Brew Walk
Get ready to sip, shop and stroll! A $25 donation to the Kay Yow Cancer fund gets you a sampling of wine and beer—plus live art demo viewings. Get your drinking hat (and walking shoes!) ready to help kick cancer! waverlycary.com
4/28
Willard Wine Tasting: South Africa
Travel halfway across the globe—er, take in the Raleigh skyline at The Willard Rooftop while enjoying three wines and a small cheese and charcuterie plate. Because wine not?! thewillardraleigh.com
4/28–30
Dan Cummins: Symphony of Insanity Tour
Mix knowledge with a sense of humor, and you get Dan Cummins. From Pandora to The Tonight Show to Goodnights, he’s traveled far to see you belly laugh, and no topic is off limits when you have a literal symphony of insanity. goodnightscomedy.com
4/29
Snarky Puppy
Spark, spunk and snark collide as Snarky Puppy hoofs it to Raleigh for a night of music that defies genres. dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
4/29 & 4/30
Weekend of Art
Kick-art May and immerse yourself in this legendary community-fueled spectacle of imagination (returning after a four-year hiatus!). Events include a Mardi Gras-style parade and a handmade market featuring over 50 local artists. Let the good times roll! hillsboroughartscouncil.org
4/29–5/1, 5/6–8
23rd Annual HerbFest
Herb your enthusiasm through this annual Wake Forest spring fest featuring certified organic grown, non-GMO, heritage/heirloom varieties of herbs, vegetables, perennials and more. herbfest.net
4/29–5/8
Ring of Fire
Salute the “Man in Black” with this deep dive into his life via classic hits, including “I Walk The Line” and “A Boy Named Sue.” dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
4/30
Divas!
Who’s the biggest diva in Raleigh? Head to RLT to find out who takes the crown in a night of glitz and glam. raleighlittletheatre.org
4/30
Spring Plant Sale
Calling all bloomers! JC Raulston Arboretum is having a plant sale featuring several local nurseries, so grab your buds (AKA fellow plant lovers) and head over for some greens. jcra.ncsu.edu
4/30
Triangle Race for the Cure
I pink I can! Pound the pavement to raise funds for Susan G. Komen—the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer org… and help punch cancer in the mouth. komen.org/trianglerace
4/30
Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Festival
Gonna get chip-faced! Wine, cheese and chocolate… sample a smorgasbord as you explore the unique shops at Lafayette Village. lafayettevillageraleigh.com
by Raleigh Magazine | Apr 19, 2022 | April 2022, Do
From concerts and comedy shows to pop-up markets and festivals (hey, Brewgaloo!), there are lots of fun events going on in Raleigh this week.
4/21
Canes vs. Jets
Get ready for the Canes to take the win out of Winnipeg. pncarena.com
4/21
Lil Durk
Don’t be a “home body”—go see Lil Durk at Red Hat. redhatamphitheater.com
4/21
Midtown Beach Music Series
Got my toes in the water… er—at North Hills! Get some vitamin sea via beach music, Motown and oldies during this fan fave annual music fest. visitnorthhills.com
4/21
Play on Words
This must be poetry because we are not op-prose-d. “Cut!”… to you at Dix Park taking in this nine-year-running Raleigh Film and Art Festival Arts on the Hill series, spotlighting Triangle-based gifted filmmakers and poets. dixpark.org
4/21–24
Spring Tidings of Bach, Chaminade and Glass
Turn out is fair plié. Take a step Bach and enjoy a relaxing afternoon or evening of ballet and classical music— featuring Zalman Raffael’s 2016 In the Gray to Glass’ Violin Concerto No. 1. dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
4/22
Kate Rhudy Dream Rooms Album Release Show
“Get lost in it all” and celebrate the release of Raleigh-based singer/songwriter Kate Rhudy’s Dream Rooms album. katerhudy.com
4/22
The Band CAMINO
“Stop and smell the freakin’ roses” while you catch The Band CAMINO at The Ritz. ritzraleigh.com
4/22
Earth Day at Dix Park
Earth rocks. Celebrate our great big green and blue planet at Dix Park with games, food trucks and a movie—plus learn more about Raleigh sustainability companies. May the forest be with you! dixpark.org
4/22
Earth Day Outdoor Film Screening: Hidden Rivers
Go, Planet! It’s your Earth Day! … We gonna party… with a movie under the stars exploring the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, natch! ncartmuseum.org
4/22
My Morning Jacket
It’s gonna be “one big holiday” when the popular rock band comes to “sing you songs” at Red Hat. redhatamphitheater.com
4/22–23
ABBA: The Concert
Calling all dancing queens! “You can dance… you can jive…” and have the time of your life through the world’s top ABBA tribute band’s performance with the NC Symphony. ncsymphony.org
4/22–23
Brewgaloo
Eternal hoptimists are gonna wanna head to DTR for a two-day hoppy hour featuring over 110 craft breweries from around NC—plus local food trucks, vendors and bands. shoplocalraleigh.org/brewgaloo
4/22–24
The Plastic Cup Boyz
Having taken their show across the globe in support of comic titan Kevin Hart, comedy-duo The Plastic Cup Boyz (aka Will Spank Horton and Na’im Lynn) are hitting the road solo (cup) style with a can’t-miss stop in Raleigh. improv.com
4/23
Earth Day Service Project in the Park
Branch out and keep NCMA unbe-leaf-ably beautiful by volunteering to help plant native species in the park to improve biodiversity and wildlife. ncartmuseum.org
4/23
Triangle Pop-Up
Need a gift for Mother’s Day? Shop a highly curated selection of art, home goods, gifts and more at Triangle Pop-Up’s pop-up market at The Loading Dock; then enjoy a mini food truck rodeo. Nom nom! rianglepopup.com
4/23
Explore Dix Park: Birdwatching
Yes toucan get schooled on how to identify different birds via NCSU alumna Deja Perkins during this im-peck-able day of birding. dixpark.org
4/23
Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band
Changes in latitude, changes in attitude… All of you Parrotheads covered with oil are gonna wanna waste away in Margaritaville as Buffet strums his six string—searchin’ for that long lost shaker of salt… salt, salt, salt. walnutcreekamphitheatre.com
4/23
Socks & Undie 5k Rundie
Get in your birthday suit (well, not entirely) and head to Dix Park to run for a cause—not to mention enjoy food trucks, face painting and a bounce house! dixpark.org
4/23
Whiskey, Wine & Fire Festival
This all-you-can-drink whiskey, wine and other bevs—plus food trucks, vendors and live entertainment—is sure to be lit. boothamphitheatre.com
4/24
Arbor Day Festival
Get stalked for a day to celebrate everything trees! During Dix Park’s Arbor Day Festival, you can pick up a free tree and enjoy live music, food trucks, activities, poetry and a community art project. Yes, trees! dixpark.org
4/24
Black Farmers Market
Black Farmers Market’s 2022 season kicks off today! Show your support for small businesses and Black farmers and entrepreneurs—plus get a little something for yourself. blackfarmersmkt.com
4/24
Neptunes Comedy Show
In need of a good laugh? Raleigh’s hottest comedy show is back at Hartwell Raleigh with food trucks, a fully stocked bar and lots of jokes, natch. Grab a bite to eat and something to drink, and enjoy a three-person lineup sure to send you home with your ribs sore. hartwellraleigh.com
4/24
Self-Care Sundays
Got mood-poisoning? Pop-up Raleigh is here to the rescue. Its new mini market partnership with State of Beer is all about you. So come out and enjoy a handful local artisans, collaborations with State of Beer’s food and beverage menus, and live music from Oak City Soul. We’re feeling better already! popupraleigh.com
4/24
Treats at The Willard Rooftop
A hole lotta deliciousness can be found at The Willard Rooftop this weekend, thanks to a Tepuy Donuts pop-up featuring creative doughnut flavors like banana pudding, PB&J and lemon poppyseed. thewillardraleigh.com
4/26
Get Lit and Knit
Calling all sippers and stitchers! Get down to the “knitty gritty” with this vino and knitting pairing at Vita Vite North Hills. Who knows what “purls” of wisdom will unfold. vitaviteraleigh.com
4/27
Bop or Flop Live!
“Are we vibin’?!” Local comedians Spencer Bland and Jordan Scott Huggins are taking their hilarious podcast on tour with a stop in Raleigh at Crafty Beer, Wine & Spirits that’s sure to be a bop. boporflop.com
by Raleigh Magazine | Apr 13, 2022 | April 2022, Do
We’ve rounded up a myriad of events going on around town this week—from Canes games to a cultural dinner to a new exhibit at the NC Museum of History and more!
Through 4/15
Online Spring Plant Sale
Can ya dig? There’s no better way to ring in spring than a plant sale! Shop JC Raulston Arboretum’s online spring plant sale through April 15, or stop by to pursue plants in-person starting April 30. You better be-leaf it. jcra.ncsu.edu
4/14
Canes vs. Red Wings
Even wings can’t help you in the midst of a hurricane. pncarena.com
4/14
Leela Dance Collective’s SPEAK
Be fully taken by rhythm and virtuosity as Indian Kathak dance and American tap collide via NC State LIVE’s popular spring program, open to the public. Four of today’s leading choreographers (including NC native Michelle Dorrance) have created a triumph of tradition and possibility. live.arts.ncsu.edu
4/14
Taste Tour of the Mediterranean, Destination: Portugal
Lisbon voyage! Venture to Portugal via Vidrio’s Taste Tour of the Mediterranean, where chef Saif Rahman will be your culinary guide as you taste your way through authentic dishes like white bean dip, pork belly with clams, piri piri grilled chicken, and Portuguese egg custard. Cue the “mms!” vidrioraleigh.com
4/15
TEDxNCState Conference
Thanks for coming to this TED Talk… TEDxNCState’s annual conference is back with tons of incredible speakers highlighting the innovation and unique ideas at NC State. Plus, use our discount code, “raleighmag”, to get an additional 40% off tickets (you’re welcome)! For the strength of the pack is the wolf and the strength of the wolf is in the pack… tedxncstate.com
4/15–16
Tribute to Legends Weekend
The Piano Man meets Jive Talkin’ as two musical legends—Billy Joel and the Bee Gees, natch—are celebrated at Koka Booth. boothamphitheatre.com
4/16
Me, Myself & Shirley
The Shirley half of legendary Laverne & Shirley, Cindy Williams headlines Raleigh with a rib-tickling behind-the-scenes look at her life in Hollywood. dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
4/16
NC ’Cuegrass Festival
*Cue going hog wild*… brews, cue and bluegrass are back as The Pit’s annual fam-friendly fest returns to DTR. cuegrass.com
4/16–9/2
River Bridge: Sunken Secrets
Dig in to some real deep state history with the museum’s latest traveling exhibit exploring the world of Eastern NC via objects excavated from the riverbed at a trade port—and underwater archaeology… because “nothing ever truly disappears—sometimes it just sinks.” ncmuseumofhistory.org
4/19, monthly
Boards & Brew
You feta believe you’re gouda love this Grazin’ Gals night of charcuterie board designing while sipping on a Mordecai Bev Co. brew of your choosing—the perf pairing for a GNO or date night. grazingals.com
4/19–22
Collaborative Clay With Daniel Johnston
Join Daniel Johnston for a clay in the life as you learn how to play with and make art from clay. We’re sure you’ll totally kiln it. ncartmuseum.org
4/20
Raleigh + Rostock: Benefit for Ukraine
Stand up for Ukraine at this Raleigh Sister Cities benefit at DTR’s Young Hearts Distilling to help support Raleigh sister city Rostock, Germany, which has become a host site for Ukrainian refugees. Proceeds will go to Caritas Rostock in its efforts to provide aid and resources to refugees. raleighsistercities.org
by Raleigh Magazine | Apr 7, 2022 | April 2022, Do
Whether you’re looking for a laugh or a wine tasting, a group fitness class or a bar crawl, we’ve got you covered with plenty of fun events going on around town this week.
Through May 31
Down Home: Jewish Life in NC
Immerse yourself in the history of NC Jewish culture with this free exhibit at the Capitol, created by Jewish Heritage North Carolina. jewishnc.org
4/6-6/29
Wellness Wednesdays
We’ve been waiting all winter for this—Wellness Wednesdays are back! Kick off the first wellness day with Pure Barre and #GetYourFitOn. northhillsevents.com
4/7
Free Wine Tasting
Wine down through Falls Village Wine & Beer’s free wine tasting, which includes both Old World and New World wines from Italy, Argentina and California. fallsvillagewineandbeer.com
4/7
Lakeside Concerts
Free concert? Yes, please! LIVE @ Lake Raleigh is returning with live music, food trucks and lake views. Kicking off the series is NPR Tiny Desk Judge’s pick, The Collection. liveatlakeraleigh.com
4/7
National Empanada Day
It’s one of the tastiest days of the year! Get BOGO empanadas at Transfer Co. Food Hall to celebrate National Empanada Day—there’s nada that sounds better. transfercofoodhall.com
4/7–9
Steve Byrne
Get Byrne’d by stand-up comedian and actor Steve Byrne, who’s stopping in Raleigh to share some laughs while on his 2022 tour. improv.com
4/8–9
Gershwin Piano Concerto
The key to happiness is good music. NC Symphony is serving up a night of piano playing so pacifying, you won’t be able to handle it. ncsymphony.org
4/8
Canes vs. Islanders
Cane’t wait to put the L in isLander… PN-see ya later! pncarena.com
4/8 & 10
The Magic Flute
Whistle the night away with this memorable Singspiel (meaning there’s passages of spoken dialogue between the musical numbers) written by Mozart himself and highlighting iconic opera characters and fierce solos. Classic! ncopera.org
4/9
90s Bar Crawl
“The music will be bumpin’ and the fits will be fly.” Use this blast to the past to booze through the ’90s with NC Bar Crawl, and dance the night away at your favorite Raleigh bars. Yeah, baby! barcrawllive.com
4/9
Bon Jovi
We’ve got to hold on to what we’ve got—and right now that’s a night of belting Bon Jovi faves at PNC. Livin’ on a prayer, indeed. pncarena.com
4/9
Yappy Hour
Take a pitcher—it’ll last longer… and you’re gonna wanna add this day of beer, bites and paw-fect pet vendors with your fur child at Dix Park’s dog park to your (already full of Fido) camera roll. Paws in! dixpark.org
4/9–10
Historic Oakwood 33rd Annual Garden Tour
Life’s a garden, dig it! And dig into the Oakwood Garden Club’s 33rd annual self-guided walking garden tour in Historic Oakwood—donning your best garden hat, obviously. historicoakwood.org
4/9–10
New Hope Valley Railway 2022 Season Opens
All aboard! New Hope Valley Railway is letting Raleighites hop on the bandwagon and get on track to learn about trains, railroad equipment and obv get a unique view via railroad. triangletrain.com
4/10
Canes vs. Ducks
Hurricanes are here to send Cali quacking—and they don’t give a duck. pncarena.com
4/11
Run Club x Trophy
Run like the wind! Trophy is kicking off its spring running season with nOg Run Club at its Maywood location on Monday—and stay tuned for more running routes, beer specials, food trucks and live trivia. trophybrewing.com
4/11
Transfer Co. Comedy Experience
Need a laugh? Join Transfer Co. Food Hall for a night of jokes (from Maddie Wiener and Kenyon Adamcik), food and drinks. transfercofoodhall.com
4/11
Stone Cold and the Jackal
It’s time for a checkup… Steve Burton and Bradford Anderson from ABC soap opera General Hospital are touring the country and stopping in Raleigh—and you’ll be anything but stone cold during this night of laughter, music and hijinks. goodnightscomedy.com
4/12
Mindful Museum: Tai Chi in the Park
Find your new muse through Tai Chi at the NCMA… Just take a deep breath and roll with it. Can we get an om? ncartmuseum.org
4/12
Mt. Joy
Here’s a “silver lining”: Mt. Joy is stopping in Raleigh to bring all the good vibes to The Ritz. ritzraleigh.com
4/13
An Evening With David Sedaris
Dress your fam in corduroy and denim and head to DTR for an ab workout—er, to laugh it up with Raleigh’s own sardonic social critic, scribe and all-together satire sorcerer David Sedaris for an evening feat. all-new stories (plus audience Q&A and book signing). dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
